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Ruth I. Blakesley, age 85, died Sunday, August 19, 2007 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral Services: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 22, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Rev. Gerald Rife officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may be contributed to First Presbyterian Church, Marengo.
She is survived by her son, Dan Blakesley and wife Helen of Rockford, IL; her daughter, Carol Garner and husband Dave of Asheville, N.C.; three grandchildren, Tracy Stake of Marengo, Steve Stake of Asheville, N.C., and Darren Blakesley and wife Sherrie of Rockford, IL; a great grandson, Danny Ray Blakesley; and a half brother, Jesse Greer of Dallas, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal in 1983, her parents, three brothers, R.L, Bill, and Russell, and two sisters, Ellie Faye, and Sarah.
Ruth I. Greer was born July 27, 1922 in Bagota, TX. She received her education and graduated in Paris, TX. Ruth married Hal Blakesley in 1944 in Texas. The couple moved to Marengo in 1955. Ruth was the office manager of Hogan Brothers, Inc. for many years. She enjoyed quilting, playing bridge, knitting and reading. She also enjoyed cooking and was known for her pot roasts and chop suey. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Marengo.
Clara Louise Boedeker, beloved wife of Arthur, loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend died on August 16, 2007 at the home of her daughter Gretchen Boedeker Shoemaker in Vienna, Virginia. There will be a brief visitation at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa after 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 with interment to follow at the Marengo Cemetery.
Clara, born September 9, 1909 in Newton, Kansas, was approaching her 98 th birthday. Clara attended Concordia Teacher’s College in Seward, Nebraska, where she studied the pipe organ and received her degree in teaching. Her first teaching position was in Ocheyedan, Iowa, in a one-room schoolhouse. In 1932 Clara married her childhood friend Arthur. The couple lived in Cedar Rapids for many years. While in Cedar Rapids, Clara and Art were active members of Trinity Lutheran Church; here they became life long friends of the late Edwin J. Bruns and his family. A job opening in Iowa with International Harvester brought them to Marengo where they built their home and business, Leo Kelly Company. They raised two daughters, Gretchen and Mitzi, and were instrumental in the building of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Like her mother, Clara was a volunteer church organist. In 1981, Clara reflected on her service as organist at St. John’s from 1939-1979, “This church is the center of our lives. When we came to Marengo the church was a small frame structure. We felt a deep spiritual obligation to work for continued growth. Our goal was a church in the community that would be evidence of our love for God.” Family and church were Clara’s life and making music for the glory of God was her worship. Clara was a proponent of the arts and she valued and supported the community, being active socially and philanthropically. A tireless fundraiser, Clara canvassed the community for support to build the Marengo hospital. She held leadership roles in the Lutheran Ladies Aide, TTT and the Girl Scouts of Cardinal Council. Clara devoted her time to helping young people by being a scout leader, Sunday school teacher for 35 years, and mentor. She hosted international students visiting through the Rotary Club exchange program. Clara played bridge marathons to help raise money for the hospital, and was also a member of social bridge clubs. She was a long-time member of the Marengo Golf Club. After moving to Marengo, Clara maintained her many affiliations with the Cedar Rapids community including board member of The Dance Theater of the Hemispheres, membership at Elmcrest Country Club, and proponent of music and dance at Coe College.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Arthur; parents The Reverend John W. and Clara Dukewits; brothers, Paul, his wife Ada, Walter, John, Carl; niece Juliet Dukewits. Clara is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Gretchen and Clifford Shoemaker (Vienna, Virginia); daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Richard Brown (Afton, Minnesota); grandchildren, John Shoemaker and wife Kimberly, Heidi, Paul and Peter Shoemaker, Elizabeth, Samuel and Helen Brown; nieces, Joan Dukewits Hallman and Janet Dukewits Byers; nephews, Gary, John, James, and Jerome Dukewits; sister-in-law Jane Dukewits.
Services have been held in Vienna, Virginia.
Jesse Emil Bral, infant son of Tige and April Bral, of Marengo, was stillborn Saturday morning, October 27, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 31, 2007, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo, Iowa with Pastor Bob Browne officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Marengo, IA. Friends may call from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Bral family at 677 E. Washington St., Marengo, Iowa 52301.
Jesse is survived by his parents, Tige and April Blasberg Bral, two brothers, Cody Blasberg and Bradley Doyle, and a sister, Liberty Bral all of Marengo; his paternal grandparents, Michelle Carter and husband Ray of Deep River, and Phil Bral and special friend Freda Owens of Marengo; his maternal grandparents, Pat Tuchscherer and husband Wade of Fairbank; paternal great-grandparents, Bill and Jan Stolte of Atkins, and Darlene Bral of Marengo; maternal great-grandparents, Vernon and Allene Blasberg of Denver, IA; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Steven Blasberg, and paternal great-grandfather, Emil Bral, and maternal great-grandparents, Anna and Joe Leehey.
Ronald L. Brecht, Sr. age 67, of Marengo, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, from complications of diabetes. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 11, 2007, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Monday, December 10, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where a Scripture Service will be held at 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be contributed to the American Diabetes Association or Cedar Rapids Oncology.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sandra; a son Ronald, Jr. and fiancée Michelle Jordan of Norway; a daughter Della Cooney and husband Garth; five grandchildren, Hunter and Haley Brecht of Marengo, Chad Cooney and fiancée Kaylynn of Adel, Jason Cooney of Newton, and Sara Cooney of Cedar Rapids; two step-grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Jordan of Norway, and a great granddaughter Addison Cooney of Adel. Also surviving is a sister Mary Ann Frimml of Marengo. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Daryl, Dean and Andrew and a sister Elvera Valenti.
Ronald LeRoy Brecht, Sr. was born February 14, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Edward and Elva Knock Brecht. He attended the Marengo schools and married Sandra Cach on August 1, 1959 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Ron was employed at Cherry Burrell for over 30 years and also farmed. During his lifetime, Ron operated several bars, among them Brecht’s Bar and Grill, Marengo, Triple R Bar and Grill in Watkins and Pamaron Bar and Grill in North Liberty. He also ran Brecht’s Bait and Tackle in Marengo for many years. Ron was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed farming and the outdoors.
Connie Sue Bringer, age 50 of Homestead, formerly of North Liberty, died Sunday, May 6, 2007 at her home. “She went to be with the angels in Heaven” after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Amana Community Church, Amana with Elder Betsy Momany officiating. Burial will be in the Homestead Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at the Amana Community Church. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband Douglas; two daughters, Becky Demmel (Joel) of Homestead, and Jessica Orent (Josh) of Iowa City; four grandchildren, Kylie and Matthew Demmel and Cameron and Laynee Orent; her mother and stepfather, Frances and Marvin Stackhouse of Marshalltown; two brothers, David Crawford of Wayland, and Melvin Crawford of Amana; four sisters, Thea Walton of Iowa City, Bonnie Krogman of Marengo, Corliss Donovan of Iowa City, and Lyla Erwin of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle J. Crawford, and two brothers, Lyle G. Crawford and Terry L. Crawford.
Connie Sue Crawford was born June 3, 1956 in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Lyle and Frances Amlong Crawford. She received her education in the Washington, Iowa schools. Connie married Douglas Bringer on August 9, 1975 in Washington, Iowa. She was a day care provider in her own home for many years. Most recently she had been employed in the facilities management department at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Lucille “Lucy” Bunn, age 53 of Marengo, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at the Marengo Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 8, 2007, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Marengo with Fr. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in the Marengo Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo where there will be a Scripture Service held at 6:00 P.M. A memorial fund has been established.
She is survived by her husband Gary; three sons, Chad McLeod (Deborah) of Toledo, and Leif Morris (Amanda) of Chelsea, and Gary Jr. (Sangao) of Edwards Air Force Base in California; two daughters, Sheri Thomas and husband Eric of Atkins and Andre’ Bunn of Davenport; 9 grandchildren, Zach, Jarret, and Kelsie Morris, Tony Werner, Gracie Thomas, Drake and Damian McLeod, and Anna and Noble Bunn. In addition, she is survived by her mother, Albie Behounek of Tama and two sisters, Monica Hoherz (Paul) of Iowa City and Elaine Behounek of Marengo. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers, Bob and Larry Behounek.
Lucille Marian Behounek was born December 30, 1953 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin and Albie (Hala) Behounek. She attended Tama High School and graduated from Marshalltown Community College as a registered nurse. She married Gary Bunn on August 12, 1993 in Marengo. She was employed as a nurse at Marshalltown Intensive Care, the Marengo Hospital, and the Marengo Medical Clinic for a time. Lucy was a member of the Marengo Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed painting, playing Pepper and collecting lighthouses. She loved nature and the outdoors.
Ruth E. Burgy, age 86, of Marengo, passed away Friday November 9, 2007 at Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo following an extended illness. Memorial Services: Monday November 12, 10:00 A.M. First Presbyterian Church, Marengo with Rev. Gerald Rife officiating. Inurnment will be at Pilot Grove Cemetery, Williamsburg. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 P.M. Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo. Memorials may be contributed to the First Presbyterian Church in Marengo or Camp Courageous.
Ruth is survived by two daughter, Sue Butschi and husband Robert of Cedar Rapids and Ruth-Ann Muszynski and husband Richard of Robins; five grandchildren, Brian Butschi and fiancée Debbie Jacobsmeier, Robert Butschi and wife Stephanie, Bradley Butschi and wife Dana, Chad Muszynski and wife Melissa and Lisa Muszynski Huston and husband Dave; eleven great-grandchildren, Steven, Justin, Nicole, Tommy, Andrew, Catherine, and Zoey Butschi, Holly and Bailey Huston and Clayton and Dylan Muszynski. Ruth is also survived by a brother, George Stahl and wife Rita of Williamsburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey and her parents.
Ruth Eileen Stahl was born February 11, 1921 in Pilot Township, Iowa County, Iowa the daughter of Elmer George and Eleanor June Richards Stahl. She graduated from Williamsburg High School and then Paris Beauty Academy in Cedar Rapids. She married Harvey Henry Burgy on October 22, 1940. The couple lived on the family farm southeast of South Amana. She worked for eight years as an office assistant with Farm Bureau Insurance in Williamsburg, and then was employed as a deputy sheriff with the Iowa County Sheriff’s Office, retiring after 16 years.
Ruth was a 60 year member of First Presbyterian Church in Marengo, and a past matron and 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She served on the Iowa County Board of Education, the Iowa County 4-H board, and was a member of the Iowa County Historical Society. Her activities included golfing at the Marengo Golf Club, playing bridge, gardening, watching the Chicago Cubs, and Hawkeye sports, but her greatest joy was her family.
Ruth’s family would like to thank Essence of Life Hospice for their excellent care and the “angels” of Rose Haven Nursing Home for their exceptional skills and compassion.
Kenneth Cameron, Jr., age 61, formerly of Blairstown, died Friday evening, December 15, 2006 from injuries suffered in a car accident. Memorial Service: 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 23, 2006, Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo with Ivan Frederickson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, three sons: Lyle (Kathy) of Blairstown, Larry (Stacie) of Deep River, and Lynn (Robin) of Marengo; three daughters, Brenda Mitchell of Belle Plaine, Rene’ Carruthers (Travis) of What Cheer, and Linda Graf (Tim) of Norway; twenty three grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother Mike, and two sisters, Phyllis Fryer (Dwight) and Shirley Boomershine ( Gary) all of Oskaloosa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Daisy.
Kenneth Cameron, Jr. was born May 11, 1945 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Kenneth L. and Mary Silvers Cameron. He attended the rural Mahaska County schools and graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1963. Kenneth married Patricia White on January 25, 1964 in Oskaloosa. The couple lived in the Blairstown area for many years. He was employed by Amana Refrigeration for over 40 years as a truck driver.
Henrietta Carney, age 87 of Parnell, passed away Monday evening, May 7, 2007 at the English Valley Care Center, North English, surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 12, 2007, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell with Father Pat Lumsden officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Parnell. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Friday, May 11, 2007 at the church where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 P.M. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa City Hospice, the Parnell First Responders, and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Parnell.
Survivors include a daughter Margie Carney (Duane Wiebold); a son-in-law, Jim Kelly; a grandson, Jim Carney (Kim); and great-grandchildren, Jonathon “JJ” Carney and Bethany Carney, all of Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry J. (1918) and Katharina Schwarting Wille (1966); her husband James Carney (1973), a daughter, Kathleen Kelly (1966), three sisters, Esther Wickmann (1982), Ida Walter (1983) and Alma Walter (1979); and five brothers, Hank (1970), Delmar (1984), Ferd (1972), Earl (1973) and Harold (1979).
Henrietta Ida Wille was born June 1, 1919, in Williamsburg, Iowa, the youngest of nine children, born to Henry J. and Katharina “Katie” Schwarting Wille. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and married James V. Carney on March 1, 1938 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Parnell. The couple were blessed with two daughters, Kathleen and Marguerite. The couple opened the Shamrock Café in Parnell in 1950 and operated it for 23 years. Following Jim’s death Henrietta sold the café and was employed by Yearian Nursing Home in Williamsburg for several years. She then worked as a maid at Best Western Motel until retirement. She resided in Parnell from 1946 until November, 2005 when she moved to English Valley Care Center due to failing health.
Henrietta was always known for her great expertise in the kitchen, especially baking cinnamon rolls and pies. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend of many and will greatly be missed by those who knew and loved her.
